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STAR ID enforcement deadline approaching

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) would like to remind Alabama residents that the REAL ID Act of 2005, will go into effect on May 7, 2025.But, what does this really mean? Alabamians planning to fly domestic in the United States (U.S.) or enter certain federal facilities will need a… READ_MORE

“Don’t drop it on Alabama” this weekend

The statewide “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup, an annual event coordinated by Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State), will be held during April. The “Don’t Drop It on Alabama” Spring Cleanup is offered to all 67 Alabama counties, municipalities and statewide volunteer groups. Over 140 cities, counties… READ_MORE

Flat Rock School to close

The Jackson County Board of Education recently voted to close Flat Rock School. Similar to the Board’s decision seven years ago to close Paint Rock Valley School, the decision was based on enrollment numbers in part. The decision came a little over a week after Jackson County Board of Education… READ_MORE

Tony Wayne Brogdon

Published on Thursday, 31 August 2023 08:14

Tony Wayne Brogdon, age 76 of Dutton, formerly of Rainsville, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023.

Virginia Westmoreland Bradford

Published on Thursday, 31 August 2023 08:13

Virginia Westmoreland Bradford, age 83 of Scottsboro, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.

The Voice of Jackson County

Published on Wednesday, 30 August 2023 14:19

On June 13, 1950, WCRI AM 1050 aired in Jackson County, under the ownership of Pat Courington. At the time, advertisements for the station ran “Continuous entertainment and news, local and national.